This was 6.7 percent lower than the state average of 41.8 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 8,420.
93.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Rice Lake for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 345 | 6.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,582 | 28 |
| GED or alternative credential | 373 | 6.6 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 546 | 9.7 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 818 | 14.5 |
| Associate's degree | 624 | 11.1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 926 | 16.4 |
| Master's degree | 226 | 4 |
| Professional school degree | 105 | 1.9 |
| Doctorate degree | 100 | 1.8 |
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